Delivery Driver - CDL/Hazmat

Sherwin-Williams • Edison, NJ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position delivers products, including hazardous materials, to customers from Sherwin-Williams stores using box and flat-bed trucks. The driver ensures deliveries are complete, correctly packed, and safely delivered to the proper customer, while supporting customer satisfaction and transporting items safely and on time. The role is based at Store #705000, 226 Talmadge Road, Edison, NJ 08817, with scheduled hours of 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The work involves customer contact, potentially including minors, and access to cash and other payment methods, electronic equipment, personal information, store merchandise, and other valuable items. Sherwin-Williams states that it reviews criminal history to protect its business, operations, reputation, and the safety of customers, staff, employees, vendors, contractors, and the public.

In addition to delivery duties, the driver may perform store and warehouse tasks, including tinting and mixing customer orders and assisting customers. The position requires a valid, unrestricted CDL with a hazardous materials endorsement and a valid DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate, or willingness to obtain one within five business days of a conditional offer. Candidates must be at least 21, authorized to work in the country without current or future sponsorship, able to meet the stated lifting requirements with or without reasonable accommodation, willing to work scheduled hours that may include evenings and weekends, and sufficiently proficient in English for communication and required records.

Sherwin-Williams describes benefits broadly as including rewards, benefits, flexibility, health and well-being support, career development opportunities, and connection through an inclusive team and community commitment. Specific benefit eligibility and offerings are available through the company’s benefits information for candidates.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must have a valid, unrestricted Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a hazardous materials endorsement.
• Must have a valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate (MEC) from a DOT-licensed medical examiner listed on the FMCSA National Registry, or be willing to obtain one within five business days of receiving a conditional offer.
• Must be able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to retrieve material from shelves and floor stacks and lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 70 pounds occasionally.
• Must be willing to work all scheduled hours, which may include evenings and weekends, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of experience working as a delivery driver.
• At least one year of work experience using material handling equipment, such as forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, order pickers, vacu-hoists, drum dollies, or conveyor belts.
• Previous work experience selling paint and paint-related products.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in more than one language.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Prepare deliveries to meet customer requirements efficiently.
• Load customer orders properly onto the truck.
• Ensure appropriate forms are completed.
• Load, transport, and deliver items to customers safely and on time.
• Maintain the store vehicle and alert the supervisor to repair and servicing needs.
• Provide excellent customer service, answer questions, and handle customer complaints.
• Follow assigned routes and time schedules.
• Abide by transportation laws and maintain a safe driving record.
• Prepare reports and other documents relating to deliveries.
• Operate equipment and machines, including cars, trucks, and forklifts.
• Perform other store tasks, including warehouse duties, tinting, mixing customer orders, and waiting on customers.

Benefits

• Rewards, benefits, and flexibility to enhance health and well-being.
• Opportunities to learn, develop new skills, and grow contributions.
• An inclusive team and commitment to employees’ and broader communities’ connection.
• A range of benefits intended to support employees and their families, including retirement, health care, well-being, and commuting; specific offerings depend on eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed